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Historical Fiction· United States

Cold Mountain

by Charles Frazier
Aggregate Editorial Score62/100
★National Book Award
Published 1997449 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain (1997) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Inman, a wounded Confederate soldier, walks home across the mountains of North Carolina to Ada, the woman he loves, in this National Book Award winner. Frazier's lyrical, elegiac novel draws on Homeric epic and Appalachian folklore to create one of the great stories of the American Civil War. Themes of Civil War, homecoming, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1997.

Book Details

AuthorCharles Frazier
Published1997
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages449
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780871136527
Editorial Score62/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
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About the Author
Charles Frazier
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cold Mountain about?

Inman, a wounded Confederate soldier, walks home across the mountains of North Carolina to Ada, the woman he loves, in this National Book Award winner. Frazier's lyrical, elegiac novel draws on Homeric epic and Appalachian folklore to create one of the great stories of the American Civil War.

Who wrote Cold Mountain?

Cold Mountain was written by Charles Frazier, from United States. First published in 1997.

What awards has Cold Mountain won?

Cold Mountain has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1997.

Is Cold Mountain worth reading?

Cold Mountain is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 57/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Civil War, homecoming, love.

Where can I buy Cold Mountain?

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What category is Cold Mountain?

Cold Mountain is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Cold Mountain from?

Cold Mountain originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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